Veterans News
News about those who have served in the military or for professionals who work with military units. Information includes benefits, services, products, technology, innovations and events of interest to veterans.
Major General Harry W. Brooks Jr., Dies at Age 89 Indiana's First African-American General and Sixth in the Nation
Family announcement of the death of Major General Harry W. Brooks, Jr., USA (Ret), arrangements and biographical information on General Brooks. - August 31, 2017 - Major General Harry W. Brooks Jr.
HGTV Stars Live Show in Las Vegas: “How to Make Money with Real Estate in 2017”
HGTV Stars Drew Levin and Danny Perkins will host free events in Las Vegas, Summerlin and Henderson on how to use real estate to generate income that can help prepare for retirement and provide more financial freedom. - August 29, 2017 - Response
Veteran-Owned Superior Fence & Rail Receives Top Honors
Florida-based fencing business recognized by Jacksonville Business Journal in the Minority Owned category. - August 29, 2017 - Superior Fence & Rail
Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired Introduces New Eyeglass Mounted Technology to St. Louis
OrCam MyEye, a unique, wearable device that mounts on glasses, receives visual information and speaks to the wearer, recognizing products and identifying faces, now available exclusively for demonstration, training and purchase at the Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s Brentwood facility. - August 23, 2017 - Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Care For Cops Hosts Twelfth Annual Charity Golf Shootout September 4
The Twelfth Annual Charity Golf Classic celebrates the great work of Georgia law enforcement officers and raises funds to support the families of those who have fallen in the line of duty. The Tournament includes raffle prizes, auction items, as well as long drive, closest to pin and putt competitions. - August 16, 2017 - Care For Cops, LLC.
Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation to Hold the Final Run for Our Fallen Heroes
This run has been going on for 10 years and has gotten way too big for one person to maintain so it will end. - August 14, 2017 - Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation
American Legion Alexander Hamilton Post 448 Issues Response to President Trump’s Ban on Transgendered Service Members
The recent announcement of President Trump’s decision to ban transgendered Americans to serve in the U. S. Armed forces has united the entire Post of LGBTQ veterans and Post 448 is issuing the following statement. - August 09, 2017 - Alexander Hamilton American Legion Post 448
Stewart Signs and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Announce Partnership
Stewart Signs and the Veterans of Foreign Wars signed a partnership agreement making the company the official licensed manufacturer of outdoor and marquee signage for the organization. - July 28, 2017 - EBSCO Sign Group
Bipartisan Tribute to Veterans and Those Serving in Congress Was Smashing Success
Annual event features inspiring speakers -- and a song dedicated to U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise by world-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns. - July 24, 2017 - Fedewa Consulting
BBMC Mortgage Announces Army Athletics Partnership
BBMC Mortgage and Army Athletics announce a multi-year partnership. The company, which is the ninth-largest VA lender, is led by two proud West Point graduates and U.S. Army veterans. - July 07, 2017 - BBMC Mortgage
Post Traumatic Stress Injury Sufferers Helped by Global PTSI Foundation's Progressive Web App with InspireHUB Technologies
The Global PTSI Foundation (Global) is putting a mobile app to work to support its mission assisting people suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI). - July 01, 2017 - InspireHUB Technologies Inc.
Larry G. Floren, LTC (R) USA, Multi Functional Logistician Honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Larry G. Floren of Colorado Springs, Colorado has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 30 years in the fields of aerospace and defense. About Larry G. Floren, LTC (R) USA,... - June 30, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
HeadBlade Loves the Men and Women Who Shave and Protect
Proceeds of Limited Edition Models All Go to First Responders and Military. - June 27, 2017 - Todd Greene
BBMC Mortgage Offers Royal Treatment to Wounded Warriors at the Department of Defense Annual Warrior Games Competition
Always looking to expand its Veteran community contribution, BBMC Mortgage is proud to sponsor the Department of Defense Warrior Games event in Chicago, Illinois. The week-long event features military veterans from the United States, Britain and Australia who will compete against each other in exciting paralympic-style competitions. - June 24, 2017 - BBMC Mortgage
Veterans, CA Assemblymen Join Forces to Host 1st Annual Vegan Festival in San Jose July 1st
George, Stephanie Caruthers and CA Assembly member Ash Kalra will be hosting the CA Summer Veg Fest at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds on July 1st 2017 from 11am to 7pm. Sponsored by the CA Endowment. “I want the attendees to know to truths. That the planet we live in is in danger from all... - June 18, 2017 - Summer Veg Fest
Historic Uriel Saenz “Resist Dress” Travels to San Francisco Pride
Following a successful run at the LA Pride resist march, International couture designer, Uriel Saenz takes his creation to San Francisco on June 25, as it continues its LGBTQ pride circuit. - June 15, 2017 - The US Lifestyle Group LLC
Author of "The Unfinished" Donating Royalties to a Non Profit
Author Jonathan Myers announced that he will be donating 10% of his royalties to a non profit organization. - June 12, 2017 - Author Jonathan Myers
MediConnect to Take Part in Military Hiring Fair at 2017 Pittsburgh Expo with the Pittsburgh Pirates
MediConnect is honored to take part in the 2017 Pittsburgh Expo with the Pittsburgh Pirates, a military hiring fair that is part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative. The event is set to take place on Friday, June 16th from 9:30am-2pm at PNC Park in... - June 07, 2017 - MediConnect
Cruises to Benefit Wounded Warrior Project
Jeanne Farley, CCC of Cruise Planners Supports Injured Service Members with Memorial Day 2018 Cruises. - May 28, 2017 - Jeanne Farley, CCC Cruise Planners
American PetroLog Adds Another Military Veteran
West Point graduate and combat veteran Chris Clark joins American PetroLog team. - May 23, 2017 - American PetroLog
Bataan Survivor Marine Sargent Roger Baker Uniform Dedication
The uniform of Marine Sargent Bataan and Japanese POW Survivor will be given to VFW Post 8300 East Patchogue, NY on May 28, 2017 at 1500 hrs (3PM) Eastern Time at a dedication ceremony to be held at the VFW on Dunton Ave., East Patchogue, NY. - May 22, 2017 - Roger Baker Jr.
Linda A. Childers Honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda A. Childers of Hubert, North Carolina has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of philanthropy and crocheted goods. About Linda A. Childers Ms. Childers has 10 years... - May 17, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
EcoMark Solar Joins Solar Ready Vets Program, Seeks to Hire More Veterans
Are you a military veteran who would like to work in the solar energy industry? EcoMark Solar has recently registered with Solar Ready Vets® program. The company is seeking to hire more veterans and those recently retired or transitioning from the military to join their growing team in... - May 06, 2017 - EcoMark Solar
Healing Warriors Program Golden Ticket Event
Healing Warriors Program will host its annual Golden Ticket Event on Saturday, May 20th at 5pm at the new Block One Events Center located at 428 Linden Street in Fort Collins, Colorado. Keynote speaker for the event is Major Diggs Brown (ret) U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) who in addition... - April 28, 2017 - Healing Warriors Program
Jacksonville Veteran Launches New Mobile Bike Shop Business
velofix, North America’s largest fleet of Mobile Bike Shops is now rolling in Jacksonville with US Military Veteran and Jacksonville local Ryan Peterson leading the way. - April 27, 2017 - velofix Jacksonville
Tando Productions Announces Release of Removed from Reality: Afghanistan and Back. Follow the Journey of One Marine During His Tour, and the Transition Home.
Removed from Reality is a documentary feature that follows filmmaker and Marine Tyler Morris through his 2009 tour to Afghanistan, and the very personal journey of returning home. Tyler was permitted unrestricted access to film his experiences, but due to the legal grey areas involved in distribution, the film has been released direct to YouTube. - April 26, 2017 - Tando Productions
Homes for Heroes Honors Affiliate Real Estate and Lending Specialists Who Gave Back More Than $1,000,000 to 1,150 Heroes
Homes for Heroes, Inc. is proud to recognize six of their affiliate real estate specialists who have reached significant milestones and who will be inducted into the prestigious Homes for Heroes “Heroes Served Club” in recognition of their achievements. These six individuals and their... - April 19, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
Algae Dynamics Corp Announces Research Agreement with University of Western Ontario
Algae Dynamics Corp, today announced a research and product development agreement with Western University to perform research on cannabis oil and its constituents in the context of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and schizophrenia. This is the second of the recently announced research agreements with Canadian universities involving cannabis oil research. This announcement brings Algae Dynamics total university research contributions to $1. 6 Million for both programs. - March 13, 2017 - Algae Dynamics Corp
General Electrodynamics Corporation Finalizes Deal with Aerotechnic Industries in Morocco
In a move that signals maturity for its AN60Z platform, General Electrodynamics Corporation announced the finalization of a deal with Aerotechnic in Morocco that will see Aerotechnic acquire a set of GEC’s low profile aircraft scale system. While terms of the deal remain confidential, the... - March 03, 2017 - General Electrodynamics Corporation
Celebrities and Veterans Join Forces to Help America's Heroes
Kris "Tanto," Pete Rose and Graham Allen, Team Up with Nine Line Foundation and FourBlock in a major fundraiser to help veterans. - March 02, 2017 - Nine Line Foundation
Nation’s Largest Hero Savings Program, Homes for Heroes, Honors Top 10 Specialists and Outstanding Service Award Recipients for Helping Heroes in Dream of Homeownership
Homes for Heroes is proud to recognize their top 10 real estate and lending specialists across the country for 2016 as well as the recipients of their Outstanding Service Award. These individuals’ determination and passion for helping heroes has made the dream of home ownership more... - February 28, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
Finance Industry Veteran Behind Non-Profit “Business Plan Without Borders" for Immigrants, Refugees via Borders.Org
Serial entrepreneur and veteran business plan advisor Paul Azous announced that he has recently launched a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the most vulnerable in society with their business startup needs. The organization, Business Plans Without Borders (www.Borders.org) assists... - February 16, 2017 - Borders.org
Colortrieve Systems Inc. is Now a Verified Veteran Owned Small Business
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has verified Colortrieve's status as a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). Colortrieve sells radiology and medical supplies to over 1000 healthcare facilities in all 50 states. As a VOSB, Colortrieve is eligible to participate in the Veterans First Contracting Program and will have an opportunity to increase its sales to VA facilities nationally. Colortrieve's products are Made in the USA by Small Business Manufacturers. - February 16, 2017 - Colortrieve Systems Inc.
New Novels About Vietnam War Hold Answers to Refugee, Veterans, Foreign Policy
New books about the Vietnam War, plus documentaries and theatrical productions offer fresh insight into the legal battle over President Donald Trump's refugee ban and current U.S. foreign policy and attitudes. Among the literary offerings are: “The Sympathizer,” “Tribe,” and “Escape from Saigon - a Novel.” There are also documentaries by Rory Kennedy and Ken Burns and two theatrical productions: "Miss Saigon" which returns to Broadway in March and a new play, "Children of the April Rain." - February 11, 2017 - Pirozzolo Company Public Relations
Robin Hood Donors Volunteer for Annual HOPE Count of New York City’s Homeless Population
The Robin Hood Foundation pulled together its community of donors to support fellow New Yorkers. The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was privileged to offer a helping hand as Robin Hood volunteers for the annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE). - February 09, 2017 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
Local San Antonio Nonprofit Veteran Organization Nominates First Female Chairperson
Confidential Government Solutions, a 501c3 nonprofit career education and training company for Veterans, Military Members in transitions and their families, nominated and approved two new board members, and their first non-military female Chairperson. The new Board Chairperson is Mrs. Sheema... - January 19, 2017 - Confidential Government Solutions
Veterans and Families Give Top Ratings to R4 Alliance Member Non-Profits
National non-profit R4 Alliance announced today that a recent online scientific study of military veterans, their families, and supporters offered exceptionally high evaluations of member organizations’ providing recreation and wellness programs. “R4 has always set out to recruit... - January 17, 2017 - R4 Alliance
National Parks Service Invites Marine Corps Veteran Nicholas Collier as New Artist-in-Residence
National Parks Service - Gettysburg National Military Park’s Artists-in-Residence for January/February will be Nicholas Collier, a U.S. Military veteran who will pursue photography, sculpture and film-making during his month-long residency on the Gettysburg battlefield. Collier received his... - January 13, 2017 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Operation Tattooing Freedom Names New CEO & Board Members
Operation Tattooing Freedom was founded to help Veterans suffering from PTSD through tattoo therapy. - January 06, 2017 - Operation Tattooing Freedom
The Medal of Hope Society Names President-Elect Donald J. Trump as a Recipient of the Medal of Hope
Today, The Medal of Hope Society, a grassroots organization comprised of wounded combat veterans and a Gold Star father, announced that President-elect Donald J. Trump as a recipient of The Medal of Hope. The Medal of Hope is The Medal of Hope Society’s highest honor, presented to U.S. - December 29, 2016 - HeroHope.org
New, Free App Connects Veterans with Work Opportunities
Pipe broken, electrical problem, grass is up to your knees or maybe you just need a ride or a delivery. With the recently released hirevet you can get immediate assistance from a Veteran to solve a host of problems or personal needs. - December 23, 2016 - Next Minute, Inc.
Nate Boyer Teams with RP/6 at Rallying America Event
TA Group Hosts Fundraiser to Scale Veteran Transition Services Globally. - November 18, 2016 - TA Group
Homes for Heroes Affiliate Real Estate Specialists Give Back to Over 100 Jacksonville, FL Area Heroes
Homes for Heroes honors Mario Gonzalez and Susan Severson of Jacksonville, FL for serving 120 local heroes, providing over $188,000 in Hero Rewards® savings and earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club award. - November 17, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Michigan’s Property Restoration Service, ProRestore, Donates $3,000 to American Legion’s Berkeley Post Towards Restoration Activities
ProRestore, the round-the-clock property restoration service of Michigan, has announced that it is donating $3,000 in cash to the Stanley J. Fons Post 374, Berkeley, part of the American Legion in Michigan. The Post, which is currently facing financial hurdles, will utilize part of the money to... - November 13, 2016 - ProRestore
Minority, Female Veteran-Owned Enterprise, Vets In 3D Celebrates 1 Year Launch and WOSB Certification
Vets In 3D, a 3D Printing company founded by former Army Veterinary Corps officer Dr. Turnera Croom, celebrates certification as a Woman Owned Small Business by SBA and the first year anniversary of it's Veteran's Day launch. - November 13, 2016 - Steadfast International, LLC
Stone Street Realty Celebrates Veterans with Video Testimonial
In celebration of Veteran’s Day on November 11, 2016, the staff of Stone Street Realty encourages you to send information about your beloved military personnel for inclusion in their Veteran's Day video. This video respects and recognizes our military members past and present, who served our country in any capacity, but most especially, those who offered their lives in the service of their country. - November 04, 2016 - Stone Street Realty
Sheriff Jewell Williams Receives National Guard and Reserve “Above And Beyond” Honors
Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams awarded for going Above and Beyond the law to support hire veterans, support National Guard reservists. Award presented by Major General Wesley E. Craig Jr., on behalf of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). 12% of Philadelphia Sheriff Deputies are veterans. - November 01, 2016 - Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia
Donald L. Mooney Enterprises Hires International Trainer, Barbara Bruno
International award winning recruiting guru and trainer, Ms. Barbara Bruno comes to San Antonio, Texas for two days to train the expanding recruiting and sales teams at Donald L. Mooney Enterprises. Her topics will include sessions on sales strategies, change management, effective negotiation, and... - October 26, 2016 - Donald L. Mooney Enterprises
Veterans Yoga Project Launches National Yoga Event for Veterans Day
Veterans Yoga Project is launching a national weeklong fundraising and awareness-raising event in support of veterans with posttraumatic stress. More than 500 donation-based yoga classes will be taught during the week of Veterans Day, Nov 4-13 to raise money for programs that support our veterans,... - October 25, 2016 - Veterans Yoga Project
Miami Valley Homecare Helps Veterans Apply for the VA's Best Kept Secret
The Aid & Attendance Benefit has been one of the VA’s best kept secrets. Only a fraction of the eligible veterans over age 65, and their spouses, know about the availability of the Aid & Attendance Pension (A&A) which help elderly veterans and widows pay for home care and long... - October 18, 2016 - Miami Valley Homecare